From Finland to Instagram: How Sauna Lost (and Can Regain) Its Meaning
- Feb 20
- 1 min read
Science writer Bill Gifford, coauthor of the global bestseller Outlive, joins Justin Juntunen to discuss the science of sauna, separating fact from myth and exploring why the real health benefits of Finnish sauna may have more to do with its effects on the mind than the body. Other topics include the truth about “toxins,” the case against cold plunging, and why the Finnish approach to sauna may be healthier than the way health influencers portray sauna on social media.
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